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1974/04/01 City Council MinutesROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 1, 1974 The.�Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in regular,session,commencing at 7:00 p.ino in the City Officesi 6150 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Par with Mayor Beary presiding.. The regular session.was preeded by an executive sesdion''which commenced at 7:00 p.m. at which all Councilmen and City Manager Callinan were present and which was held to d ' iscuss Councilmen assignmats and per- sohnel matters. Calf to Ord6r Mayor Boary called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. and led the pledge of 'allegiance, 'Present: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary Absent: (0) None Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Flitner, Bond Counsel Larry Jensen, Supt. of Public Work Wiggins, and Parks and Recreation Director Pekkain i1pproval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the minutes ofMarch 4, 11, 12, and 25 were approved as tubmttedi;., Approval of'Bills Upon motion of Coun,cilman'Flores, seconded by Councilman .Hopkins, and unanimously"approvedl the billspresented per the attached list in the amount of $40,574.0 were approved. Communications Communications per the attached outline were brought to the attention of the Council. No action wastahn on any communication except as noted specifially in these minutes. Project No. 1973-9 City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Corporation Yard dated March 29 concerning the Corporation Yard and advised h -s to be Issued for the project that a proposal for th bona D I ne had been received from Jim Kreidle of Kirchner,Moore and Company with an.,effective interest rate of 6.8%. Discus- sion followed. Pecess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting, to convene as the Rohnert'Pzirk District Board of Directors. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting with all. Councilmen present. Resolution No. 74-37 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTIN'a-EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AMENDING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO CREATE ROHNERT PARK CIVIC COMMISSION TO EXERCISE COMMON POWER OF CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AND ROHNERT PARK DISTRICT TO ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, MAINTAIN AND%OPERATE ' BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES ANI),.FACILITIES,,INCLUDING LANDSNECESSARY THERE- FOR FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES Page .2. April 1, 1974 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, andunanimously approved,.the reading of Resolution .No. 74 -37 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Resolution No: 74 -38 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -AND RECORDING OF LEASE AGREEMENT City•Manager Callinan explained the resolution Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 7438 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Recess Mayor Beary-declared a recess at this point in the meeting to convene as the Rohnert Park Civic Commission Board of Commissioners. Reconvene Mayor Beary reconvened the..meeting with all Councilmen present. Ordinance No. 225 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 55 TO ESTABLISH PRIMA -FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY FREEWAY OVERPASS City Manager Callinan explained the ordinance. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved,,the reading of Ordinance No. 225 was waived and said ordinance was adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES: (0) None Resolution No. 74 -39 RESOLUTION DECLARING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST NOTICE THEREOF, AND DETERMINING HEARING DATESAS REQUIRED BY SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 27 City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74 -39 was waived and said.resolution wasadopted. Accepting Grant Deed City Manager Callinan reviewed.his. memo to the Council. for Golf Course Drive' dated,-March 29 concerning acceptance of a deed for Golf Course Drive. Discussion followed concerning Condition No. 4 contained.in said deed with concern expresed from the Council that the.understanding with Mr. Norman Spivock Page 3. April 1, 1974 concerning the condition was contained in wrting. Mr. Callinan indicated he would check the matter during recess and further consideration was deferred to later in the meeting. Resolution No. 74-40 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS (Liman Way at Myrtle Avenue) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. CATV-Rate Increase .Request Project No. 1973 ®8 Copeland Creek Bridge .at Country Club Drive Extension of Time Project 1973-13 Ladybug Park Recreation Building Local Transit Service Recycling Report Golf Course Holes 4 & 6 and Hinebaugh Creek Improvement Fbderal Aid for Urban Systems Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously - approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-40 was waived and said resolution wasadopted. Consideration of the requested rate increase for Storer Cable TV, Inc. was deferred to later in the meeting since the representatives had not yet arrived. City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council dated March 29 concerning Project No. 1973-8. A brief discussion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, an extension of time was granted to McGuire and Hester, contractorsfor the project, to,April:3-oth. Consideration of Project 1973-13, Ladybug Park Recreation Building was deferred to later in the meeting since the architect, Schuyler Jeffries, had not yet arrived. Discussion of the local transit service was deferred to later in the meeting since Gary Sterner, operator, had not yet arrived. City Manager Callinan advised that some information was not yet in for the recycling report and requested that it be deferred. Discussion of Golf Course Holes 4 & 6 and Hinebaugh Creek was deferred to later in the meeting since John Gilligan of Murray & McCormick had not yet arrived. A brief discussion was held concerning the proposed resolution of the Board of Supervisors concerning Federal Aid for Urban Systems. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the proposed resolution of the Board of Supervisors,concerhing'Fddel-al Aid For Urban Systems was endorsed. CATV-Rate Increase City Manager Callihan briefly reviewed action taken at the Request ..March 18th Council meeting concerning the rate increase request,of Storer Cable TV, Inc. --Mr. Jack Harper ofStorer Cable TV, Inc. appeared and made. a brief presentation ln support.of the firm's requested equebted Page 4. April 1, 1974 rate increases and brought to the attention ofthe Council the additional information provided to justifythe increases. Mr. Harper introduced Mr. Roy O'Toole, Business Manager for Storer Cable.TV, Inc. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. O'Toole participating and answering questions of the Council. Mr. Bill Schiller of Storer Caine TV, Inc. wasrecognized. He .responded to questions from the Council regarding the quality of reception, advising that a trunk line had been replaced and the level of complaints had droppd dramati- cally. Councilman Smith made a motion to grant the additional 50� rate increase requested, based on -ffie financial information provided. Councilman Hopkins seconded said motion. A lengthy discussion followed. Mary Elliott, 7965 Becky Court, was recognized. She asked why same apartments'pay $2.35 per month and some pay $4.70. Mr. Schiller explained the situation. City Attorney Flitner advised that a communication had been received from the Federal Communications Comm.ssir^ that the Petition for Reconsideration regarding Channel 12 filed by the City in 1969 had been dismissed. A brief discussion followed. Councilman Smith's motion to grant the additi.cr � 50� monthly rate increase failed to pass by the following roll call vote: AYES: (2). Councilmen Hopkins and Smith NOES: (3) Councilmen Eck, Flores, and Beary City Manager Callinan advised that he would like to wait until after the recess to adopt the resolution for adjust- ment in rates for CATV service in order to review same with Storer representatives to be sure all points are clear. By consensus of Council, consideration of said resolution was deferred to later in the meeting. Project 1973 -13 Mr. Schuyler Jefferies, Architect for the Ladybug Park Ladybug Park Recreation Building, appeared and briefly rev6wed the Recreation Bldg. plans for the building with the Council. He advised that the estimated cost for the project was $50,000, that bids were scheduled to be opened on May 3rd and completion of the project was scheduled for October 3. A brief discus- sion followed. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously approved, the plans and specifi- Page 5. April 1, 1974 cations for Project 1973 --13, Ladybug Park Recreation Building, were approved and a call for bids authorized. Benecia Park Ti-eas Councilman Smith initiated a brief discussion concerning the large trees that were to have been planted in Benecia Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Pekkai responded that approximately 15 -20 trees had been planted in Benecia Park. Further discussion followed. Councilman Flores made a motion, seconded by Councilman Smith, to request the Parks and Recreation Commission to plant at least two large trees in Ladybug Parkright away. Discussion followed during which staff pointed out that the irrigation system will be installed soon and it would be preferable to wait until after that project is completed before planting trees. Councilman Flores motion was approved by the .following roll call vote: AYES: (3) Councilmen Flores, Hopkins, and Smith NOES (2) Councilmen Eck and Beary Local Transit Service, City Manager Callinan reviewed the agreement for transit service to be provided by Garfield G. Sterner w•ohich had been prepared by City Attorney rlitner. Resolution No. 74 ®41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT (AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, GARFIELD G. STERNER) Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74.41 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Ex-Officio Assignments to Various Commissions and Committees Mayor Beary announced that ex- officio assignments to various commissions and committees had been discussed during the 'executive.session.held prior to the regular meeting and read his recommendations as follows: Cities /Schools Coordinating Committee Councilman Flores ABAG Alternate Parks and Recreation Commission Cultural Arts Commission Planning Commission Undergrounding Committee Alternate Councilman Hopkins Councilman Smith Councilman Hopkins Mayor Beary Councilman Eck Councilman Smith Mayor Beary Fencing Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning fenc- ing which backs up to streets. Possible Moratorium Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning on Tentative Maps what steps were possible to establish a moratorium on tenta- tive maps until sewer capacity is expanded. City Attorney Flitner responded that he would research the matter and report on same at the next regular meeting. Post Office Service Councilman Flores initiated a discussion concerning the post office not being open on Saturdays and the inconven- ience this posed for many residents. Page 6. April 1, 1974 ry Water Agency Policy Committee Mayor Beax Alternate Councilman Flores Legislation Review Councilman Smith County Committee re 1974 Director of Parks and State Park Bond Act Recreation Pekkain Alternate Councilman Hopkins Recreation Vehicle Committee Councilman Smith Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, the appointments were approved as announced. League Institute for A brief discussion was held concerning the League of New Councilmen California Cities New Mayor and City Council Institute. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, any Councilman who desires to attend said institute was authorized to so do. Officer Owned Councilman Hopkins reported that he had contacted the Police Vehicles California Council on Criminal Justice regarding informa- tion on officer owned police vehicles and would be contact- ing other departments which have used this method for infor- mation concerning same. Park Plaza Shopping Councilman Eck inquired about the status of improvement to Center Driveways the driveways at Park Plaza Shopping Center. Staff responded that a letter had been written to the owner of the center requesting improvement and it could be followed up with a telephone call if the Council desired. The Council indicated that staff should follow up on the matter by telephone. City Hall Flags Councilman Eck advised that he had received several comments regarding the flags at City Hall flying night and day. Staff responded that it is proper to fly the flags night and day so long as there is a light on them at night. A brief discussion followed. Fencing Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning fenc- ing which backs up to streets. Possible Moratorium Councilman Eck initiated a brief discussion concerning on Tentative Maps what steps were possible to establish a moratorium on tenta- tive maps until sewer capacity is expanded. City Attorney Flitner responded that he would research the matter and report on same at the next regular meeting. Post Office Service Councilman Flores initiated a discussion concerning the post office not being open on Saturdays and the inconven- ience this posed for many residents. Page 7e April 1, 1974 The Council directed staff to send.a letter over the Mayor's signature inquiring if the Post Office could be kept open for a short time on Saturdays, Library Board Councilman Flores reported on plans to estalih a library board in connection with a proposed county -wide library ' ;system and advised he would keep the Council,informed on the matter. Recess Mayor Beary declared a recess at this point in the meeting, the time being approximately 8 :55 p.m. Reconvene. Mayor Beary reconvened the meeting at approximately 9410 with all Councilmen present. Article on Annexation Councilman Smith referred an article in Western Cities . Court Case .Magazine concerning a recent annexation court case to City "Attorney Flitner and requested him to review same and report back to the Council on implications the matter might have for Rohnert Park. Smaller Cars Councilman.Smith noted that Del Monte Corporation had just converted to'using smaller cars; that the firm had tested the smaller cars for six to seven months and had determined the only disadvantage to be replacement every 18 months as compared to 24. months for the larger cars previously used. Transit Study Councilman Smith initiated a discussion concerning a recom- mendation contained in the Transit Study prepared by Kaiser Engineers.to extend Golden Gate Bus Route 76 through Neigh- borhood 4 °L °4 down Lancaster Drive and then on to Myrtle Ave. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved, staff was directed to send a letter to Golden Gate Transit requesting the change in routing for Route 76 and also to the County of Sonoma requesting•the improvement of Myrtle Avenue to accommodate Golden Gate Transit buses. Exchange Bank Councilman Smith initiated a.disciission regarding the lack of pedestrian service at the Exchange Bank drive -in windows on Saturday. Upon.motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Flores, and unanimously 'approved, staff was directed to send a letter to Exchange Bank requesting that the drive- in windows be modified if possible to accommodate walk -up service on Saturdays. . Blood Bank Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning the recent Blood Bank held in the community and the special request for blood for Eric Luoto. Press Correspondent Dave Jones of The Clarion advised that 18,:pin.ts --had been donated.specifa.cally for Eric and 25 more pints contributed . f:oom:the.Rohnert Park Blood Bank. Page 8> April 1, 1974 Grates in Bicycle Paths Councilman Beary initiated a discussion concerning reports he had received of grates in some of the bicycle paths being in an unsafe condition. Supt. of Public Works Wiggins responded that they had been repaired but that staff would check again on said grates. Possible Moratorium Councilman Beary initiated further discussion concerning a on Tentative Maps possible moratorium on tentative maps. By consensus of Council the matter will be scheduled on the agenda of the next regular meeting for discussion. CATV -Rate Increase City Manager Callinan advised that the proposed resolution Request for adjustment of CATV rates had been reviewed with Storer representatives during recess and all points had bbeen clari Pied. Resolution No. 74 -42 RESOLUTION APPROVING INCREASE IN STORER CABLE TV., INC. MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES City Manager Callinan reviewed and explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and approved by the following roll call votee, Resolu- tion No. 74 -42 was approved:, AYES: (4) Councilmen Eck,,Flores, Hopkins, and Smith NOES: (1) Mayor Beary Discussion followed concerning the percentageof the fran- chise fee that is passed onto subscribers.and paid to the City. Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Hopkins, and unanimously approved by the following roll call vote, staff was directed to prepare an amendment to the CATV Ordinance that would stay the increae in the fran- chise fee that Storer Cable TV passes on to subscribers and pays to the City: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, SSmith, and Beary P.G. & E. Franchis,� Mr. Ralph Fitch of Pacific Gas & Electric Company appeared Fee. Presentation and presented checks to the City totaling $11,496. which represented the annual franchise fees from said firm. Discussion followed with Mr. Fitch participating concerning smaller users paying higher rates for gas and electricity. It was noted that the Public Utilities Commission currently has the matter under study and perhaps the rates would be revised. Mini -Bus Service Mr. Gary Sterner appeared and reported on the first day of the Mini -bus operation and distributed copies of a proposed schedule and routes for same to the Council. Discussion followed. Hinebaugh ) dreek and Fairways 4 & 6 Page 9. April 1, 1974 Upon motion of Councilman Eck, seconded by Councilman Flores,.and approved by the following voice vote, the routes as published in' the ` local newspaper will be adhered to and schedules worked out'for said routes: AYES': (4) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Smith, and Beary NOES: (1) Councilman Hopkins Councilmen Eck and Smith were designated to remain as the Council committee to work with Mr. Sterner on any route modifications deemed necessary as a result of experience with the service. City Manager Callinan reviewed his 'memo to the Council dated March 27 regarding Hinebaugh Creek and Fairways 4& 6. A lengthy discussion followed with Mr. John Gilligan of Murray & McCormick participating. Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman Eck, and unanimously approved by the following roll call " vote, the staff recommendations as set forth in the March 27th memo will be followed: AYES: (5) Councilmen Eck, Flores, Hopkins, Smith, and Beary NOES. (0) None Councilman Smith stated for the record that even though he had voted aye he felt it would just be delaying the time when major improvements would be necessary and if we wait until Fall the rainy season will be here again and will have to wait another year. 1974 Park Bond Act "` City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed his memo to the Council concerning the City's representative to the County Committee for the 1974 State Park Bond Act. Abandoning Drainage City Manager Callinan reviewed his memo to the Council Easement dated March 29 regarding abandommn't of a drainage easement through the Self Service Furniture Store site and advised that City Attorney Flitner had determined there was a certain procedure to be followed in abandoning easements and would schedule same for the next regular meeting. Joint Meeting with City Manager Callinan reminded the Council of the joint Petaluma School Board meeting scheduled for April 2 with the Petaluma High School District Board of Education. Financial Disclosure City Manager Callinan advised that Council members could Statements `deliver their Financial Disclosure Statements to the City Offices and they would be filed as a group by city staff at the County Clerk's office. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. i D epifty CM Clerk Page 10. April 1, 1974 Park Land City Manager Callinan advised that a letter had been received from Mr. Hugh Codding which contained an offer to sell 30 acres on the west side of the freeway to the City for park land at $10,000 per acre. A brief discussion followed. No action was taken. Automatic Sprinklers City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the for Golf Course Council that installation of equipment to automate a portion of the golf course sprinkler system at the golf course was moving ahead with the a purchase order for the materials 'being issued and when the material is received, golf course employees will perform the work. He reminded the Council that Federal Revenue Sharing funds had been earmarked for the project. Article on Annexation City Attorney Flitner briefly reported on the article Court Case given to him earlier in the meeting by Counciman Smith commenting that in this particular instance the annexation was subject to referendum. Financial Disclosure City Attorney Flitner advised that the SupremeCourt had Statements indicated it would review County of Nevada v. MacMillen promptly and would probably have a decision within a month regarding filing of Financial Disclosure Statements. Revocation of Subdi- City Attorney Flitner reviewed and explained his memo con - division Maps and cerning revocation of subdivision maps and reverting land Reverting Land to to acreage, copies of which had been supplied to each Acreage Councilman. Discussion followed. Accepting Grant Deed City Manager Callinan advised that he had reviewd the file for Golf Course Drive regarding construction of Golf Course Drive and the under- standing with Mr. Norman Spivock concerning same was con - tained in writing. A brief discussion followed. Resolution No. 74•-43 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT DEED (Golf Course Drive Right of Way) City Manager Callinan explained the resolution. Upon motion of Councilman Flores, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unanimously approved, the reading of Resolution No. 74-43 was waived and said resolution was adopted. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Beary adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. i D epifty CM Clerk